Hope Bolinger Soto

Actor with 25 years of experience.

Provides developmental edits, copy edits, and editorial assessments for clients looking to self-publish and traditionally publish. Worked with more than 50+ satisfied clients. Book me here: https://reedsy.com/h-bolinger

Hope has been traditionally published at more than 10 publishing companies, specializing in categories of contemporary adult romance, YA literature, and MG speculative fiction

Edited/wrote 10,000+ articles in first nine months Contributed content to all active publications within first month Aided Graphic Arts department through Photoshop and various Design projects Provided all levels of editing from content to copy to proofreading to formatting Created and implemented action plans to increase efficiency and organization within the editorial department

Managed 30-40+ titles per year—working with freelancers in the categories of editing, illustration, and design Content Edited all titles, and applied copy edits and proofreads to many titles Managed Pub Board and contributed to acquisitions decisions Managed seven imprints and editorial content within Attended conferences and gave several presentations on industry guidelines Managed contracts

Edited 1000+ articles from authors yearly, ensuring SEO optimacy Wrote 200-300 articles yearly Optimized 10,000+ SEO articles yearly Contributed articles to four major publications, with article ranking #1 for several years running (garnering millions of views yearly)

Managed a team of 15-20 clients Acquired 70+ book contracts Presented at dozens of conferences nationwide Contributed weekly to the company blog and monthly newsletter

Crafted and sent out weekly newsletters (6,000+ subscribers) Crafted and posted social media across all platforms (9,000+ followers) Taught Serious Writer Academy courses ranging from industry expertise to honing craft Coordinated with conference directors, speakers, and leaders of national writing groups Managed all staff, freelancers, and clientele

Managed a team of writers 5-10 writers (staff and freelance) Provided weekly content for six of the seven sections Enhanced SEO for web content

Copy-edited seven newspaper sections (21-28 articles per week) Provided content for optimal SEO and social media coverage Studied and implemented AP Style on all seven sections of the newspaper

Managed a team of 5-10 teen readers Crafted and sent out monthly newsletters Provided editorial feedback to potential authors Contributed monthly content for the IlluminateYA blog

The professional writing program equips students by having them achieve publications their first semester. During the program they will attend conferences, speak with industry professionals (literary agents, bestselling authors, editors, social media managers, etc.), visit publishing houses such as Zondervan and speak with influencers at those houses; create social media plans for businesses such as The News Herald and nonprofits, and this just tips the iceberg. Students exit the program equipped with knowledge of just about every aspect of the industry: graphic design, content and copy editing, proofreading, writing for all markets, and how to manage a clientele well. The Taylor University professional writing program equips students in how to be a professional writer today instead of wish to be one someday.